Lab Resource Coordinator / Lab Operations Support

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Lab Resource Coordinator / Lab Operations Support (Contingent)

Location: Waltham, MA → Cambridge, MA

Contract: 1–3 months (potential for conversion)

Schedule: M–F, 8-hour shifts (must be available between 7:00am–5:00pm); possible weekday and Saturday OT

Pay rate: $28/hr

We’re looking for a Lab Resource Coordinator to support lab operations during a facility transition. This role focuses on inventory management, lab decommissioning, equipment coordination, and day-to-day lab support. Strong customer service skills, basic lab experience, and proficiency in Excel are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with inventory counting, tracking, and movement
• Support lab decommissioning and relocation prep
• Perform glass washing and general lab support
• Organize and maintain cold storage (fridges, freezers, cryo units)
• Track equipment maintenance and facility work orders
• Support safety compliance and training of new staff
• Maintain common lab areas and coordinate lab supplies

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s in science preferred
• 1–2 years lab experience preferred (academic experience accepted)
• Strong Microsoft Word & Excel skills
• Excellent communication and customer service
• Able to lift 40 lbs and work independently
• COVID-19 vaccination required

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